#19 The Sailors' Homecoming Saga

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The saga of the homecoming;
 the Sun going down.
  All thronging at the shore;
 returning home.
 To tell the adventures experienced and known.
 Drinking their wine. Making love. 
To heading out again for some more. 

Picture Credit: Shriharsh Nalawade
Location: Elephanta Caves, Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094, India

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